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Why Americans Shouldn't Have Negative Views Towards Offshore Investing Mark Nestmann has a Masters of Law in international tax law. His work has been featured in well-known media outlets including The Washington Post, ABC News, The New York Times, Bloomberg News, Business Week and Forbes. Fans of his work include former US Congressman Ron Paul and Bob Bauman, as well as famed analysts Gary North and Dr Mark Skousen. He has been able to help more than 15,000 customers and clients protect their assets, protect themselves and live more free lives. In this interview with Mark Nestmann, they really dive deep on why the Americans have negative views towards offshore investing.   Negative View Towards Offshore Investing Mikkel Thorup starts off this interview with Mark Nestmann talking about why US citizens have such a negative attitude about Americans living and doing business overseas.  Is this a justified concerned? The US has the world's largest economy.  With 300 Million people, only 60% have travelled outside of the country.  That leaves 40% that have not.  Many have only travelled to the bordering countries, Canada and Mexico.  So it's hard for most Americans to understand why someone would want to move or live overseas.  Mark Nestmann explains why Americans have this belief system and sets the record straight. Here are a few of the topics discussed about these negative views regarding offshore investing: * The mainstream media equates investments outside the US with Tax evasion * There are 9 million Americans that live overseas that require a bank account, why is this any different than Americans living inside the USA * All nationalities must have a bank account if they live overseas   Tax Havens, yes or no The next question Mikkel Thorup & Mark Nestmann discuss is that the USA is the largest tax haven in the world.  Due to FACTA, they have no information exchange.  This information is invaluable and is quite interesting to learn from Mark.   Mikkel asks Mark Nestmann:  What have you seen, do most Americans who live outside the US live in tax havens? Is it hard for Americans to get bank accounts when they live overseas? The majority of US citizens living overseas actually have to pay higher taxes than if they lived in the USA.  Canada is the #1 destination for US citizens to live overseas because it is right next door, they speak English and they have a similar culture.  However, taxes are higher.  1 Million Americans live in Canada.  1 Million Americans also live in Mexico.  The other 8 Million are spread throughout the rest of the world.   Mikkel's next question to Mark Nestmann was, why would an American wish to consider living outside the US? I'm sure many of you may be wondering about that.  The US currency is really strong, there are lots of opportunities available for Americans, and if they have to pay higher taxes, what is the draw?  Listen in to hear Mark discuss this in detail.   Overseas Bank Accounts The discussion then turns to what unique entrepreneurial opportunities exist outside the US that isn't available domestically.   Apart from the need to readjust to a new culture when moving outside the US, what unique challenges do Americans face when they relocate to another country?   Most will find this extremely interesting. There are more than nine million Americans living overseas, but only about 500,000 file tax returns with the IRS. Does that mean the other 8.5 million are evading tax?   What options does an American living abroad have if he/she hasn't been filing tax returns, FBARs, etc.? This is fully explained in this interview with Mark Nestmann.

Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly In this brilliant interview with Olly Richards from I Will Teach You A Language we find out that he has travelled the world and taught himself eight foreign languages.  He says he can teach you the secrets to learning a foreign language quickly using an innovative story-based method that puts the fun back into learning. His philosophy involves making your language learning fit around your lifestyle, tolerating mistakes, and enjoying the journey as much as the destination.   You may be asking yourself these questions:  Can I learn a foreign language?  Is Spanish easy to learn? and how can I learn a second language?  Listen in to this amazing interview with Olly Richards, he is going to answer all of these questions and more!   What Are The Eight Languages Olly Richards speaks? * English * French * Italian * Spanish * Portuguese * Japanese * Cantonese * Arabic * A Smattering of German and Thai  (so these two Olly does not count in his eight languages)   Where Did The Love of Language Come From The reasons for learning a second language are different for everyone, for Olly Richards, he wanted to converse with people from different nationalities. Growing up monolingual, learning French was Olly's first foreign language.  He worked extremely hard and lived in Paris.  His next two languages were Spanish & Portuguese.  He states that these three languages were fairly easy to learn as a native English speaker. Why?  Because they are very similar in nature, due to their Latin roots. Next came Japanese.  Well, this is certainly different!  Nothing prepared him for learning this 5th language.  Listen to this interview with Olly Richards to hear how he managed to learn Japanese and Cantonese that have characters and have nothing to do with the rules of English.  So fascinating!   What is at the root of being able to learn a second language Or 8 languages as it is for Olly Richards. Mikkel Thorup and Olly Richards talk about their experiences as they have decided and followed through to learn a second language.  What was it for them?  What is it for you?  Are you thinking of learning a foreign language?  Are you relocating to another country and feel forced to learn a second language? During this interview with Olly Richards, he takes all the questions you may have and the doubts that you have instilled in yourself, your limiting belief pattern, and squashes every idea you've ever thought to be true.   WANT $100 OFF OLLYS FRENCH COURSE? CLICK HERE   Limiting beliefs like: * It's impossible to learn a second language at my age * No one can learn Mandarin if you are not Chinese * I don't encourage my child to learn more than 1 language at a time because it will confuse them * I have a bad memory; therefore, I can never learn a second language   Here's the truth: * Anyone can learn a second language * Everyone with the right motivation and condition can learn Mandarin * Children can learn 5 or 6 languages at the same time and it will NEVER confuse them * A bad memory is a self-fulfilling prophecy.  If you believe you have a bad memory, then you do   How To Learn A Second Language So the question is: How can I learn a foreign language? and Is Spanish easy to learn? or whatever language you want to learn.

Financial Freedom for Expats Shlomo Freund is a serial entrepreneur.  His latest company is called Free Financial Self, where he helps expats eliminate money as a source of stress and gain confidence in their future finances. He has travelled to 32 countries so far and he lived in China for 3 years as an expat. There he built a company which is still operating called App In China, where he helps foreign companies distribute their app on the Chinese market.  In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we are going to discuss financial freedom for expats.   As promised, from Free Financial Self:   Click Here For Free Net Worth Calculator   Mikkel Thorup and Shlomo Freund discuss how and why expats need help becoming financially free.  I'm sure you won't be surprised! Tips to avoid falling into several traps that steal your hard earned money; however, may be surprising.  Today's episode is all about a system of preparation and follow through to achieve financial freedom for you, the expat.   When we talk about financial freedom for expats, we're not talking about making enough money to live off.  We're discussing how to take the money you do make, and make it work for you.   If you've wondered how entrepreneurs make and keep their money, this is how they do it.   During this interview with Shlomo, he explains that you MUST start at the beginning.  Point A * What do you want to happen in 5 years, 10 years, 30 years * where do you want to go * have you calculated your net-worth?  if not, this needs to be done * This is Point A   So what is Point B?  There is so much to know about Point B and Shlomo tells us all how this is done.   Here are some of the concepts Shlomo Freund from Free Financial Self talks about in this episode. Crowd Investing Crowd investing is the term given when a large group of people, the crowd, co-invest in people or business online. CI encompasses both equity and debt forms of investing as well as hybrid forms of the two. Those investing together don't necessarily know each other before they decide to invest   Equity crowdfunding This is perhaps the type of crowd investing that investors are most familiar with. Equity crowdfunding allows businesses to sell shares in their company to ‘the crowd’.    Peer-to-Peer Lending Peer-to-peer lending, also abbreviated as P2P lending, is the practice of lending money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders with borrowers   Mikkel asks, 'how different is this from being a Digital Nomad?  Shlomo explains in full detail.   During this interview, Mikkel asks some really great questions for Shlomo to walk you all through what it would be like for you if you can see what it is you desire for your life. * What is most important to you? * Do you want to get married in 5 years? * Start having a family in 8 years? * What about retirement?   Let's say you are 25 right now, what do you do?  Where do you start?  Before you know it, 20 years has flown by, you're 45 years old and you haven't saved a penny.  You did get married but didn't have the wedding you really wanted or haven't been able to ...

2019 Best Countries for Citizenship by Investment and Residency by Investment Joel Nagel, from Nagel & Associates Law in Pittsburgh, PA is our guest today to talk about Citizenship by Investment and Residency by Investment programs and the options that are available to the globally-minded individual.  In EP 63 of the Expat Money Show, Joel talked in depth about Asset Protection.  Today we have him and really go deep on Citizenship by Investment and specifically about Cyprus Residency Program and obtaining a second passport.  What a huge topic, and I know you're going to love it.  Go someplace quiet with a pen and notepad because you're going to want to take notes! Joel Nagel is arguably one of the most famous and well-respected lawyers in this space on the planet and has helped hundreds of clients from all over the globe to get a second residency and second passport abroad.   What is Citizenship by Investment or CBI? Let's start with what is Citizenship by Investment? or CBI? We will shorten it to CBI if that's okay with you There are multiple ways to get second citizenship in countries other than where you were born.  It's an old concept, one that is quoted in the bible some 2000 years ago.  Things have obviously changed since then, but the concept remains the same.  You were born into one country. And that country, along with its political ties and socio-economic platforms, have a passport that has rules attached.  Some passports are exceptional like Singapore and others are crap, like Iraq. The modern concept of Citizenship by Investment is only about 25 years old.  Each year more and more countries get on board as they see their neighbouring countries being infused with new cash and a more stable economy. The idea of CBI is that you can either trade cash or buy real estate to obtain residency or citizenship into a new country. Each country has different rules because they all have different needs.  Countries like the US and Canada were built on immigrants coming from European countries. They were told that life would be better in Canada and the immigration laws were very easy to get residency.  Today, the laws are considerably stricter and to become a Canadian citizen can take 5 years or more.  Likewise for the US and obtaining their Green Card.   What is Residency by Investment Residency by Investment can be obtained much quicker than CBI.  You apply for permanent residency in a country and from there it can still take 5 years.  Often you only have to be in the country 1 day every year or 1 week.  Not everyone needs a passport, they just want to live somewhere if something happens to their country.   How Much Does it Cost Mikkel and Joel Nagel talk about the cost of obtaining both residency by investments and citizenship by investment in different countries.  When you are ready to sit down and discuss where you want to live, there are questions that the lawyers will ask you.  For instance: * What is your budget * How quickly do you want it * When do you want to go * Where do you want to live   Mikkel asks, Is that investment in the Passport? OR is there an investment and you get the passport as a by-product.  Listen as Joel Nagel explains this concept in detail. Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Cyrpus has an amazing program for those that want to invest in property to become citizens of Cyprus.  2 Million Euros and in 6 months you have permanent residency.  The funds stay in escrow but you own the property when it is complete and when you want to move or sell the property and leave the country, you can and you reap the benefits of a good real estate market. Cyrpus only opens up 700 applications for this program every year.

How the New Face of War Will Affect You and Your Investments. Dr. Sean Mcfate is a strategic maverick. He is an author, novelist, and expert in foreign policy and national security strategy and is a professor of strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He began his career as a paratrooper and officer in the U.S. Army’s storied 82nd Airborne Division. Among his many experiences, he dealt with warlords, raised small armies, worked with armed groups in the Sahara, transacted arms deals in Eastern Europe, and helped prevent an impending genocide in the Rwanda region. Looking forward as the new face of war and the new rules of war. After reading his newest book, The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder, you will agree, it is fantastic. And I have heard, it is generating a lot of discussion inside the Pentagon.   How Do You Become a Mercenary? Dr. Sean McFate shares his early years in the 1990s where it all began.  From his life as a paratrooper to working for a private military company in Africa in the 2000s. His story is one we only hear about in action movies and spy game novels.  But this, however, was Dr. McFate's life, and the lives of many many people.  We try to think that maybe things like this don't happen to real people, that it is a concept for the movies, but let me tell you, these people are real and they have been in existence for thousands of years.  He was a private military contractor which is a euphemism for a mercenary. In this interview with Dr. Sean McFate, Mikkel asks the hard questions.  Make sure you listen to this compelling interview.   Before we go too much further, let's get some definitions out of the way.  It's important you understand what we're talking about in this interview.   Definitions Mercenary Mercenary: noun  1.  a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose prime or sole motivation is private gain. Lexicon for the word Mercenary: lexicon noun: the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. "the size of the English lexicon" People think of villains, that Soldiers are wives and Mercenaries are prostitutes.  They think of the 1960's Congo, Murderous people killing people.  But nothing could be farther from the truth. Soldier Soldier (noun): an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army Army Army, regular army, ground forces(noun):  a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state Hegemon: something (such as a political state) having dominant influence or authority over others: one possessing hegemony Has it Always Been This Way in the Face of War Mikkel Thorup and Dr. Sean McFate discuss Balkanisation which is a geopolitical term for the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller regions or states that are often hostile or uncooperative with one another. 

A Year in Review: From the Expat Money Show, EMS Pulse Daily Newsletter to his new life with Escape Artist Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show interviews himself.  Truly it is nice to hear what's been going on in the life of an expat living in the Middle East.  The changes over the past 6 months, and what's ahead for the next 6 months.  The fact that he has written an email for EMS Pulse Daily Newsletter every day for more than 300 days is pretty darn impressive! Imagine 79 Weeks straight of broadcasting the Expat Money Show.  Every.Single.Friday!  Mikkel shares what it's like to have a weekly podcast, the work involved and how much growth has taken place since he ventured into this space. The great thing about podcasting is that it's very personal.  He researches his guests, talks with them, books them on the show and then really gets to know them on a personal level during the one-hour conversation.  After the episode airs he sends the recording to his guest so that they can send out to their audience, and he, of course, sends to his via his website, the Expat Money Show.  It becomes like a cross-pollination of genres and fans.  It's a win/win for sure.   Past Guests We've always believed in co-operation, not competition.  That's why you'll hear from guests that are in our field in the offshore market.  Guests like Doug Casey in episode 60 from International Man.  Or Richard Maybury from The Early Warning Report in episode 6. And John Perkins from episode 71 - Confessions of an Economic Hitman.  These old boys really know how to knock it out of the park!  The lessons of life learned from these 3 veterans are like gold. If you haven't listened to these 3 podcasts specifically, go and make some time so that you can understand where we were and where we should be going, today!! Past guests become friends in most cases. Everyone works together to help build each other up so that's what makes podcasting so worthwhile.  For Mikkel, this is what makes the business so much fun.   EMS Pulse Daily Newsletter Those of you that are on NOT on EMS Pulse daily newsletter, head on over to the website, Expat Money Show and sign up right now.  As a bonus, you'll receive the 15 Global Strategies to Protect your Wealth.  Podcast guest from episode 63: Joel Nagel, and Mikkel Thorup worked exceptionally hard to create this amazing resource tool just for you! Mikkel has been writing the EMS Pulse Daily Newsletter for 300 days straight. Imagine.  Not missing one day.  He tells us that it would have been so easy to skip a day because he wasn't feeling well. Or just didn't feel like it.  But that's not who he is.  Rule #1 in life:  Do all you say you are going to do.  Simple. Easy. Just do it!  He committed to writing to you every day. Keeping you abreast of what was going on in his daily life and that of the Expat Money Show.  And that he has done!   Exciting News about Escape Artist Website Many of you are already on the newsletter EMS Pulse, so this won't be news.  Many of you are new to the podcast, so this might be the first time you've heard this exciting news. Mikkel starts off by telling us the story of how he met

Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children Brandon Pearce is the creator of Family Adventure Academy, an annual live event for families interested in long-term travel, location independence, alternative education, entrepreneurship, community, deepening family relationships, and more.  With his wife and 3 children, they have been travelling the world for the past 10 years, visiting over 40 countries and world schooling their children along the way.   “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did.” ~ Mark Twain   What's the difference between world schooling, homeschooling, and unschooling.   World Schooling World Schooling is an opportunity to let your children grow at their own pace. To develop the confidence to turn strangers into friends knowing that you are there close-by while they need you. With world schooling, children learn from real-life experiences. They can learn naturally about the places they go, the people they meet and the experiences they have. Imagine learning about the pyramids by travelling down the Nile River in Egypt; volcanos at the top of Mount Vesuvius; the Amazon rain forest on a riverboat cruise down the Amazon River, about Buddhism in Thailand.     Homeschooling Homeschooling, also known as home education is the education of children at home or a variety of other places. Home education is usually conducted by a parent or tutor or online teacher. Many families use less formal ways of educating. "Homeschooling" is the term commonly used in North America, whereas "home education" is commonly used in the United Kingdom, Europe, and in many Commonwealth countries.   Unschooling Unschooling is an educational method and philosophy that advocates learner-chosen activities as a primary means for learning. Students learn through their natural life experiences including play, household responsibilities, personal interests and curiosity, internships and work experience, travel, books, elective classes, family, mentors, and social interaction. Unschooling encourages exploration of activities initiated by the children themselves, believing that the more personal learning is the more meaningful, well-understood and therefore useful it is to the child. While courses may occasionally be taken, unschooling questions the usefulness of standard curricula, conventional grading methods, and other features of traditional schooling in the education of each unique child.     World schooling and homeschooling is always a hot topic here on the Expat Money Show.  We've had several guests that decided that living the life of an Expat Entrepreneur was the way to go. Sam McRoberts from the USA is one of them.  Running his SEO Company, Vudu Marketing from the road, along with his wife and son, they are travelling the world while world schooling.  This episode was fantastic, and even if you've listened to it once, it's worth listening to again.   If you're still not satisfied that Unschooling is what's best for your children, here's an article that Mikkel Thorup wrote last year.

Buying International Real Estate In The Caribbean And Latin America. Rachel Jensen is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for ECI Development, a regional development company based throughout Latin America in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Argentina, and Nicaragua. From the ground up, she has built and grown the sales and marketing department at ECI Development. Rachel has structured the Teak for Residency Program in both Panama and Nicaragua to assist those looking to pair up a residency with alternative options outside of their home countries. Originally from the suburbs of New York, she now calls San Pedro, Belize home.   ECI Development CREATING VALUE THROUGH SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT ECI Development is a real estate development company working in Central and Latin American for over 20 years,  creating people-centred, vibrant communities.  They create value through socially responsible development of properties. Mikkel Thorup interviewed CEO Mike Cobb about International Real Estate, here is the interview, I know you'll love it!    CEO Mike Cobb   Belize Marriott Residences Ambergris Caye Resort ECI's main project currently is the Belize Marriott Residences Ambergris Caye Resort.  Millions of tourists venture to this amazing little spot every year.  You will be pleased with this wonderful project as it is the 1st Big Trade name hotel on Ambergris Caye and is so fantastic for the economy of Belize.   Real Estate in Belize We chat with Rachel about all the technical stuff behind buying international real estate in a foreign country.  What do you need to know before you buy real estate in Belize?  I bet you have dozens of questions about the safety, the viability, is it a sound investment and much more.  Rachel explains in layman terms how you can minimize the risks when you are buying international real estate.  If you are seriously considering buying real estate in Belize, then this is the interview for you.   Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina View the Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina Magnificent Gran Vineyard Estates in Argentina is the newest venture for ECI Development.  For over 20 years they have been listening to their investors.  They know we are all different in what we want. * Is it for personal use to live in year-round * to live in part of the year and rent out the remainder of the year * or strictly for rental purposes   They have properties on the Ocean, on the Gulf in the Caribbean, inland, on an island and now in a vineyard.  So many of their clients have wanted to buy property in Napa Valley, California but just don't have the $3 Million that it takes to own a property there. At Gran Vineyard Estates you can own your own piece of heaven for a fraction of the cost.  Rachel paints a beautiful picture of what the land will look like when the homes and resorts are finished and ready to move in to. Imagine living at the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by a vineyard in your little piece of heaven.   Mikkel Thorup interviewed top Real Estate Investor - Grant Cardone a few weeks ago.  It was an amazing interview where Grant tells us how he spent his first 3 years leading up to his first real estate purchase.

Marek Zmyslowski is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets. He co-founded HotelOnline.co – a Hospitality Technology Company, and Jumia Travel – Africa’s Biggest Hotel Booking Portal, with backing from Rocket Internet and Goldman Sachs. In 2014, he was chosen as one of the Ten Most Important People in Tech by IT News Africa Magazine. He is a Lead Mentor at Google’s Launchpad and World Bank’s XL Africa Program.   Starting a Business in Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, sprawls inland from the Gulf of Guinea across Lagos Lagoon. Victoria Island, the financial center of the metropolis, is known for its beach resorts, boutiques, and nightlife. To the north, Lagos Island is home to the National Museum Lagos, displaying cultural artifacts and craftworks. Nearby is Freedom Park, once a colonial-era prison and now a major venue for concerts and public events.  With a population of 21,000,000, Lagos is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.   Imagine leaving your home country of Poland to start a business in one of the largest cities in the world population wise.  That's what Marek Zmyslowski did in 2013.  His story is incredible!   Corruption is rampant!  The police, the government, the people.  How do you create something new and profitable?  Will the people accept you?  Listen in to this episode with Marek Zmyslowski to hear his stories.  These stories led him to write 'Chasing Black Unicorns'.   Chasing Black Unicorns Wolf of Wall Street meets Indiana Jones. “Chasing Black Unicorns” is a memoir of one of the most recognized Polish internet entrepreneurs, Marek Zmysłowski. Witty and humorous, although it describes real, often dangerous events. Before moving to Nigeria to build the Amazon of Africa, Zmysłowski was an early employee of one of the biggest Polish financial services company and the founder of many online ventures in Eastern Europe.   While building the first nationwide network of funeral services, he had to face the Polish mafia. His businesses in Nigeria made him some powerful enemies, who corrupted the police and government officials against him. Overnight Marek Zmyslowski became an international fugitive on the run and was put on the most wanted list by Interpol, an organization with a history of abuse by corrupt regimes. Marek Zmysłowski describes this and many other events and puts them in the context of African history and cultures, a continent he fell in love with.   Marek Zmyslowski's book, Chasing Black Unicorns has been published in his home country of Poland.  The book is being translated into English and will be available in September 2019.  If you go to his website you can pre-order a copy of the book, which I encourage all of you to do.  It sounds like it's going to be filled with some pretty amazing stories!   100% of his income from the book sales will go to giving laptops and coding lessons to the smartest pupils from the poorest families in Nigeria.   Intrigue and adventure.  If you love listening to others talk about a life that sounds like it came out of a spy novel or movie, then our guest John Perkins will delight you!   How to Reach Marek Zmyslowski www.marekzmyslowski.com   FINAL THOUGHTS What a life Marek Zmyslowski has led at such a young age.  What he has been able to accomplish and still does even against all of the corruption in Nigeria.   I can't wait to read his book,

How Millionaires Think - Developing a Millionaires Mindset Grant Cardone is a New York Times Bestselling author, the #1 Sales Trainer in the World, and an internationally renowned speaker on leadership, Real Estate Investing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, and Finance. Along with Cardone Capital, he has founded and operates privately held businesses that have sales of $100 million dollars a year, real estate holdings of 1.2 billion dollars, and a personal net worth of nine figures.  He was voted one of the top 5 CEO’s in the world and is considered as one of the top social media influencers ever.   Millionaires Mindset Grant Cardone starts in the beginning.  What life was like for his mom after his dad passed away and what her fears were and how they affected Grant from the age of 10 to probably into his 40's.  Creating a Millionaires Mindset was hard for Grant to overcome.   Most importantly, we know that 99% of the population has difficulty with a Millionaires Mindset, no matter how much we read about it, who has it and who doesn't, but listening to Grant, he's figured out what most have not.  How to make money, keep it, and make it grow for you.   Renting a Home Instead of Buying Grant Cardone and Mikkel Thorup spend a lot of time discussing the lies we've all been told about real estate.  I can bet your parents told you over and over again, never rent your home, buy it, always buy your home.  The biggest lie is because that just makes your landlord rich!  Am I right!  But listening to Grant Cardone, he tells you the opposite.   In this 60 minute interview with Grant Cardone from Cardone Capital, he lays it out so that you can live the life you want, not coming from fear, especially your parents fear.   Grant Cardones Gulf Stream 550 Have you dreamed of owning your own jet!  Grant Cardone breaks down for us why when you have a Millionaire's mindset, owning your own jet can make you rich, really really rich.   And why it was the best investment he has ever made.  He tells the story of flying into the UK and people noticed that he just arrived in his new Gulf Stream 550.  If the Prince didn't want to talk to him before, he certainly does now!   You will find out the answers to things like: * What happened to Grant Cardones first jet * Why did Grant Cardone buy a new jet * How much does Grant Cardone's jet cost * What type of jet does Grant Cardone have * Did Grant Cardone buy his jet in cash   Cardone Capital The question is, have you always wanted to start investing in real estate but don't know how?  maybe you can't get a bank loan? maybe you think that real estate has hit its peak price?  For whatever reason, listen in to this episode and Grant Cardone will explain how CardoneCapital.com works.  Who is getting in and how you can too.   Get Access to Institutional-Quality Investment Offerings First thing you have to do is sign up at www.CardoneCapital.com and fill out the paperwork.  Takes only a few moments.  If you live in the USA, Grant will send you his free book, all you have to do is pay for shipping.   In simple terms, because Cardone Capital knows that not everyone understands all the ins and outs of buying and selling real estate they've made it super simple.   Grant Buys the Property......You Invest.....Grant Collects the Rent......and You Get Paid!  Brilliant!   With this simple formula, Grant Cardone and Cardone Capital are going to disrupt the Real Estate World!

How To Pay Nothing For Accommodations And Travel The World Rent Free. Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo is originally from Toronto, Canada.  In 2007 she sold her financial planning practice, got rid of all of her belongings in order to free herself up for the adventure of a lifetime, and has been travelling the world full-time since then.  She is an expert on travel, personal finance, and lifestyle design. She has authored multiple books about international travel including “Tales of Trains” where she travelled 42,000 kilometres through 11 countries over 44 days and is an expert of how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent-free.   Over the course of several years, Nora Dunn with her company, The Professional Hobo, experimented with many different forms of remote work: volunteerism, freelance writing, teaching & tutoring, and building an online business.   By 2008 Nora Dunn had crafted an all-new career, earning enough money on the road with The Professional Hobo that she no longer needed to rely on savings. She did this not only by finding ways to earn money, but also discovering creative techniques to live inexpensively. For example, in 2012 she paid just $1,718 for all of her accommodation — what many people pay in a single month.   What is a Digital Nomad And is this something you've always wanted to do.  Do you even know what is a digital nomad? Statistics for the future say that more than 50% of the workforce will be classified as Digital Nomads.  That doesn't mean you will be leaving the comfort of your home country, it just means that you won't be taking the 1-hour commute to your downtown office any longer.  You'll be working from home!  Are you in?   The Professional Hobo Mikkel Thorup and Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo talk about the 5 distinct ways to travel the world and live for free.  They are: * Hospitality Exchange * Volunteering * WWOOFing - World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms * Living on Boats * House Sitting   We delve into each one of these avenues.  They all have their merit depending on what you want to accomplish and if you are a solo traveller or have your family in tow.   Nora also shares with us her Tips ~ Tricks ~ and Strategies that she has learned over the past dozen years.  Her guides are written from self-discovery and working along the way.  They may not be for everyone, but you can bet reading one of Nora Dunn's books or guides will take a lot of pressure off your next adventure!   Listen in on how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent free.   Best Quote of the Day:  I wanted to live around the world instead of passing through it   How To Reach Nora Dunn:  The Professional Hobo.com   Nora Dunn Books - These can be purchased on Nora's Website - The Professional Hobo Working Road - The world is your playground, or your unbroken series of white sand beaches if you prefer. Tales of Trains - 42,000 kilometres.  11 countries.  44 days. How To Get Free Accommodations Around the World Travel Life Style Guides   https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/

The Real Indiana Jones ~ One Of The Greatest Explorers Of Our Time Dr. Jack Wheeler has been described by The Wall Street Journal as “The Real Indiana Jones”.  His lifelong accomplishments are so impressive that it’s hard to pick just a few.  Many would say that he is one of the greatest explorers of our time and the most interesting man of modern times.   Dr. Jack Wheeler  ~ The Real Indiana Jones At age 12 he was the youngest Eagle Scout in American history and travelled to the White House to meet President Eisenhower. At 14 he was the youngest person to summit the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. In 1979 he led an expedition retracing, for the first time in history, Hannibal’s route over the Alps with Elephants. In 1981, he set the world record for the Most Northerly Parachute Jump: at 90°North, free-falling right onto the North Pole. And in 1996 he defeated both Vladimir Putin and his KGB bodyguard in arm wrestling in Kelly's Irish Times bar on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.   After receiving his Ph.D. in Aristotelian ethics from the University of Southern California in 1976, Dr. Jack Wheeler wrote his first book, The Adventurer’s Guide, the first how-to handbook to becoming an adventurer oneself.   In the same year, 1976,  Dr. Jack Wheeler founded Wheeler Adventures, later to become Wheeler Expeditions, with the goal of leading anyone with an intrepid spirit and a positive attitude on thrilling journeys all around the world.  He has designed and led unique, first-class adventures to exotic locations all around the world.   Mikkel Thorup and Dr. Wheeler talk about his Ph.D. in Aristotelian Ethics and discuss this statement: A life of Eudaimonia is a life of striving. It’s a life of pushing yourself to your limits and finding success. A Eudaimonistic life will be full of the happiness that comes from achieving something really difficult, rather than just having it handed to you. Having a Ph.D. in Aristotelian Ethics led Dr. Jack Wheeler to explore the world in a unique and thought-provoking way.  He asked questions of others that were compelling.  This episode is so interesting in so many ways.   If you're like me, you wonder how people like Jack Wheeler and my previous guests can live a life filled with intrigue, espionage, and wonderment.  In this episode, we talk about all of that and more!  Please don't miss this amazing chat with The Real Life Indiana Jones!  You will love it!   I absolutely love learning from my guests who have lived their lives to the fullest and have so many amazing and insightful stories.  Stories that only they can tell, stories that don't happen to a countless number of people, only to them.   Listen in to EP 036: Jim Rogers wherein 2002, arriving back home in NYC after completing his third Guinness World Record being on the road for 3 years, covering more than 245,000 kilometres in a one-of-a-kind Mercedes-Benz taking them to six continents and 116 countries. Or, EP 071: John Perkins as an economic hitman in the 70's. Then EP 070: Maurice Glazer who has been in the tax game since he was 7 years old (pretty amazing considering he's now 79!) Last but not least,  EP 069: Richard Maybury starting his care...

The One Thing ~ Do You Know Yours? Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, Vice President, and Executive Editor at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the world’s largest real estate company and a co-owner of KellerINK, Keller Capital, and Papasan Properties Group. His most recent work with Gary Keller, The One Thing, has sold more than 1.5 million copies, been translated into 35 languages and has appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s business list.  We talk today about Your One Thing, do you know what it is?   Are you a typical entrepreneur?  Do you feel compelled to do all of the jobs required to have a successful career?  Have you had a bad experience with hiring an employee?  Do you even know WHEN you should hire your first employee and WHERE  the best place to start is?   You're going to LOVE this episode with Jay Papasan and The One Thing!   Learn from someone that's grown their career alongside the #1 Real Estate Firm in the USA  Keller Williams Realty.   Jay Papasan started working with Gary Keller in 2000 when his taxable income was $18,000.  Today, after several successful books, a thriving real estate company with his wife Wendy, and the owner of 18 homes, let's say his income has grown exponentially.   The One Thing In the number one Wall Street Journal bestseller, Gary Keller has identified that behind every successful person is their ONE Thing.   What's the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?   When you know what you are saying yes to, saying no to distractions becomes much easier.  It's all about time -- connect your someday to today to make stress and regrets a thing of the past.   Sometimes it's the only thing you do.  But it's always the ONE Thing that delivers extraordinary results!  These past guests are indicative of how essential knowing what you're good at and doing it, day in and day out.  They are giants in their field, working and dedicating their careers to doing The One Thing perfectly.  Please listen to EP 060: Doug Casey  EP 041: Oren Klaff,   EP 036: Jim Rogers  and EP 029: Jim Cockrum  ~ you can thank me later!  Enjoy!   Best Discussion on: * Best Practices * Business Strategies = Wealth Business * Investing in People * Hiring Better * Couples Goal Setting   Best Catch Phrase:   No One Succeeds Alone!   Best Strategies for Wealth Building Jay Papasan loves to talk about the best strategies for Wealth Building.  Over the last 19 years, he has become a real pro at wealth building.  You will love this episode!   Best Way  to Reach Jay Papasan Jay Papasan - www.jaypapasan.com www.the1thing.com Twitter Facebook   Articles You Must Read 5 Reasons Why It's Smart to Invest in Belize by Luigi Wewege, CEO of

Confessions of an Economic Hitman - Yesterday and Today! John Perkins was an Economic Hitman.  After finishing Business School, he wanted to join the Peace Corp.  Around the same time, he had a job interview with the NSA.  Their assessment of him was that he would make the perfect Economic Hitman and they encouraged him to join the Peace Corp.  There he was thrown into the jungles of the Amazon River.  He learned how to survive, to speak another language and understand how developing nations worked.    After the Peace Corps, John was the  Chief Economist at a major international consulting firm.  He advised the World Bank, United Nations, IMF, U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 500 corporations, and leaders of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.   You may ask, what is an Economic Hitman? and how did John Perkins come to write a book called "Confessions of an Economic Hitman?"   John Perkins life and the life of all Economic Hitman from around the globe are what action thriller movies are made of.  Intrigue and espionage.  Government coup and presidential assassination.   John tells us stories of working with Prime Ministers, Presidents, and Heads of States of several Countries around the Globe during the 1970s.  John Perkins was told he was doing good work, that the only way to help developing countries was to get them huge loans to build schools, infrastructure and more.  However, the reality was that the money wasn't going to the countries involved, it was going to large corporations inside the USA who would build the roads and the schools and the countries would be left with a huge debt that they couldn't possibly pay off.   Mikkel Thorup and John Perkins talk in-depth about: * The story behind the story * Iran Regime Change - the origin * Jamie Raldos - Ecuador president assassinated * Omar Torrijos - Panama president assassinated * Iraq - Saddam Hussein * 3 stages - economic hitman - jackals - military * Corporatocracy   Confessions Of An Economic Hitman Confessions Of An Economic Hitman took 14 years to write.  It provides Perkins' account of his career with engineering consulting firm Chas. T. Main in Boston.  Ultimately, Confessions spent 73 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list, has been published in at least 32 languages and is used in many college and university programs.   Life After the NSA and Chas. T. Main Let's Talk About 'What is a Capitalist'? A capitalist is a person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism. Likewise, Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.   What Is Corporatocracy Corporatocracy is a term used to refer to an economic and political system controlled by corporations or corporate interests. It is most often used as a term to describe the economic situation in a particular country.  This is different from corporatism, which is the organization of society into groups with common interests. Corporatocracy as a term is often used by observers across the political spectrum.   How Can we Change our Perceptions To be successful we need to change our perceptions.  And how can we change our perceptions?  We need to create a lifestyle, to create companies, to create a business' that look to the long term benefits not just the short term benefits for all.   We need to protect the only planet we have right now,

American Passports Seized For Not Being Tax Compliant. Maurice Glazer is the CEO and founder of Glazer Financial Network who started out as a bookkeeper at the age of 17.  He has preceded to work in financial services for more than 6 decades (let that sink in for a moment). Together with his son and grandson, they have grown Glazer Financial Network to over 4,000 clients around the world.  They have included a branch of their company ‘Expat Tax Experts’, which helps Expatriates to figure out their financial situation and stay tax compliant. He travels extensively as a keynote speaker giving presentations in places like Belize, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama and all over the United States.   Maurice Glazer Maurice Glazer has been in the tax game since he was 7 years old.  His extended family were entrepreneurs who convinced him that everyone needs a bookkeeper for their business so they understand where their money is going. Today, those rules haven't changed a bit.  Tax laws have become more complex, and that is why having a tax expert to keep you tax compliant is so important.   From early on, Maurice Glazer understood the rule: Plan to Plan.  For the past 6 decades this is how he and his company, Glazer Financial Network, have grown their company successfully.  More than once Maurice used this phrase.  He has several stories about helping companies and individuals become tax compliant and to work on offshore voluntary disclosure.  Planning to Plan is what has made him such an exceptional tax accountant.   Listen in to hear funny stories in the life of Maurice Glazer about tax case for Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Pryor and many others that built his success!   Offshore Voluntary Disclosure The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) is a voluntary disclosure program specifically designed for taxpayers with exposure to potential criminal liability and/or substantial civil penalties due to a willful failure to report foreign financial assets and pay all tax due in respect of those assets.  OVDP is designed to provide to taxpayers with such exposure *  Protection from criminal liability and *  Terms for resolving their civil tax and penalty obligations. Ex: If your grandmother left you a sum of money that was sitting in Switzerland, you have to understand what needs to be done to stay tax compliant.  Most accountants don't know how to file properly, it's why it is so important to have a great tax accountant.   We talk in depth about some of our past guests who deal with Offshore Voluntary Disclosure and being Tax Compliant.  If you haven't had a chance to listen to these amazing interviews, here is a fast track to start your day! Ep 063: Joel Nagel            Ep 051: Mike Cobb          Ep 064: Kathleen Peddicord     Expat Tax Experts As an American Expat, Maurice Glazer and his team at Glazer Financial Network created Expat Tax Experts for you.  Here are just a few of the advantages of working with Expat Tax Expert: * Over 50 Years of Experience * Income Tax Preparation * Personalized Service * FBAR and FATCA Filing